Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Diligent, industrious, assiduous: Describes a person who works hard, consistently, and with steady effort. It implies a positive character trait of being hardworking and not lazy.
   • Studious: When specifically applied to learning, it means being diligent and devoted to study.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Cô ấy là một học sinh rất siêng. (She is a very diligent student.)
  • Anh ấy siêng làm việc nhà. (He is diligent in doing housework.)
  • Muốn giỏi thì phải siêng năng. (If you want to be good, you must be diligent.)

Advanced Usage

• "Siêng năng": This is the most common and standard compound form, meaning "diligent" or "industrious." It is more formal and complete than "siêng" alone.
  • Sự siêng năng là chìa khóa của thành công. (Diligence is the key to success.)
• "Siêng chỉ": A less common variant with a similar meaning to "siêng năng."
  • Tính siêng chỉ của anh ấy rất đáng khen. (His diligence is very commendable.)

Variants and Related Words

• Chăm (adj.): A close synonym meaning "diligent," "hardworking," or "attentive/caring." It is often interchangeable with "siêng" but can have a broader meaning of being attentive.
• Cần cù (adj.): A literary synonym meaning "hardworking" and "persevering," often used to describe a virtuous character.
• Lười (adj.): The direct antonym, meaning "lazy."

Synonyms

• Diligent: Having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties.
• Industrious: Diligent and hard-working.
• Assiduous: Showing great care and perseverance.
• Studious: Spending a lot of time studying or reading.

Related Phrases

• Siêng học: To be diligent/studious in learning.
  • Nó rất siêng học. (He/She is very studious.)
• Siêng làm: To be diligent in working.
  • Bà ấy siêng làm không biết mệt. (She works diligently without getting tired.)

adj

1. diligent